The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-08-12

NAMED until after the shower, when
we pulled up to the village mile
away. Taking dinner at the Central
House and writing letters home, em-
plOycd us for couple of hours, when
we started for Keene, N. H., getting a
third soaking for the day, In Fitz-
william, being caught in the heaviest
rain Of the day. just imagine the
picture presented by two tourists in
this thoroughly drenched condition!
Running from Keene, N. H., to Bel
lows Falls we encountered nothing of
particular interest. Here we crossed
the Connecticut river into Vermont,
spending the Sabbath at the Falls, reg
istering at Towns hotel. Here we
were cordially received by members of
the l.. A. w. who were much interest
ed in our Tandem and showed us kind
attention at their Club room.
| RecrOssing the Connecticut which
has some beautiful falls here where
drive of four million feet of timber
was in progress, we run to little viii
lage nestled among the hills, - miles
distant, called South AcwOrth, where
Mr.. johnson, leader on the Tandem,
has relatives. Here we enjoyed visit
of couple of days, during which time
it did nothing but pour for twenty
four hours continuously. Tuesday
evening we made preparations for an
early start Wednesday morning, but
unfortunately were delayed three days
by an accident Detailing us, common
to tourists, "a break down." Our ma
chine created quite sensation here as
no one had seen Tandem and num-
Der wished to take ride, which we
gratified much to our regret, as
young fellow being unfortunate enough
to break it, coming into collision with
a rock by the roadside. This circum-
stance caused us to feel rather dis
agreeable, as our kindness had only re-
suited in damage to us and needless de-
lay. The only thing to do was to get
new part as soon as possible and ac-
cordingly Mr.. Thompson set out the
next morning at 6 a. M, to walk to
the nearest telegraph Office, - miles
distant, at Bellows Falls, vt. Here
piece was ordered direct from Pope
Mfg. Co., which reached us the fol-
lowing day, another trip being neces-
sary to get the duplicate piece. After
considerable difficulty in getting our
machine adjusted and in running or
der, we proceeded on our trip after an
interval of five days.
We took the direction of Lake Sun
apee, going through Newport, N. H.,
getting our mail there. Reaching the
Lake, we decided to camp for the Sab
bath at Blodgetts Landing on the east |
side. We embarked on the steamer
edmund Burke" and had a splendid
sail across the beautiful sheet of water.
Too much cannot be said in praise of
this lake, which is fast becoming one
of the fashionable resorts of N. H.
At the Landing we found the G. A.
r., were holding reunion, and Sum
day the Spiritualists commenced their
annual camp meeting for session of
four weeks. We found excellent fare
at the Forest House, situated near the
shore, in a fine grove which was filled
with guests. We listened to the open
ing address at the camp meeting by
DR.. Storer of Boston, but decided that
Spiritualism YVES not in our line, SO
leaving the audience we retired to the
shore where we bathed in its placid
waters at p. m. The sand here on its
banks is equal to any found OH the
beaches. Lakes being in order we de-
termined to go to the far-famed Win
We left Sunapee the fol-
lowing day and from New London
Hill, four miles away, we obtained
one of the finest views, which it has
been our lot to seek. The valleys far
below us and the hills rising in the dis
lance, together with the rays of the
setting sun upon the clouds and hills,
presented to us magnificent picture
which will never be forgotten. Down
New London Hill we coasted for three
miles to Scytheville, where the best Of
scythes are manufactured in great
quantities. Passing through the towns
Of Wilmot, Danbury and over the
Sandy hills we next reached the thirty
ing town of Bristol. Remaining here
during the heat of the day, we had OPP
to visit pulp and paper
mill, the process of making wood into
paper greatly interesting us. We now
followed the Pemigewassett river for
i've miles or more where we struck off
across diagonally toward Winnipesau-
zee going through New Hampton and
Meredith Centre, reaching the Lake at
II p. M, putting our names on the reg
Ster at Hotel WinnicOetta